New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at riskHouthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Brent crude oil price surges past $100 as Houthi tanker attacks in Red Sea rattle marketsBrent crude surged above $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating supply concerns....
23 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Rupee languishes at two-month lows as supply worries raise oil pricesThe Indian rupee hit a two-month low on Wednesday amid rising oil prices spurred by worries over Middle Eastern supply disruptions. In an e...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Ajit Doval in Riyadh amid push for safer sea lanes and energy security; regional situation, defence partnership also on agendaNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval traveled to Saudi Arabia to deliberate on energy security measures. He emphasized the importance of sa...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Saudi oil tankers bound for India, China reroute after Houthi warningTwo oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unload...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Crude oil prices rise 2% on fresh attacks by US and IranOn Tuesday, oil prices surged nearly two percent amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The situation was further com...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan; discusses energy security and regional situationNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia for talks. He met Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to strengthen energy ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO saysA tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile. Its crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, acco...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy suppliesYemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global ene...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle EastOil prices climbed significantly on Monday as tensions rose. Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs. ...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
US forces redirect 5 commercial vessels, disable 1 after resumption of naval blockade on IranAmerican forces have resumed naval blockade measures against Iran. US naval forces redirected five commercial vessels and disabled one tank...
19 Jul, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
US CENTCOM confirms destruction of Chabahar Port surveillance tower in IranThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (local time) that it had "successfully destroyed" a surveillance tower at Iran's Shahid Kal...
18 Jul, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Iran-linked tankers U-turn, zig-zag as US enforces blockadeUS sanctions on Iranian shipping have been reimposed, impacting tanker movements. Several Iran-linked tankers changed course in the Gulf of...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources sayShipping firms are avoiding a U.S. military transit route through the Strait of Hormuz. This avoidance stems from recent Iranian attacks on...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
US launches fresh strikes on Iran ahead of naval blockade as Hormuz tensions escalateUS-Iran war news: The United States initiated fresh military strikes against Iran on Tuesday. These strikes target capabilities allegedly u...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
US holds Iran 'accountable' for deaths of commercial vessel crew, says 7 ships targetedUnited States Central Command has held Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial vessels. Iranian forces deliberately targeted seve...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
'Hormuz blockade only for Iran and anybody doing business with them': TrumpIn a bold move, US forces are set to re-establish a naval blockade in the vital Strait of Hormuz, specifically aimed at Iranian operations....
14 Jul, 2026, 06.36 AM IST